The Year of Waking Up

Every season of life I gravitate towards a new word. I’ve lived them all. Let it go. Rooted. Breathing room. Thrive.  I am strong. And so many more. More often than not my seasons of life are attached to a training cycle.  Running imitates life.  Life imitates running.  As I welcomed the new year, IContinue reading “The Year of Waking Up”

Exposed. 

Thursday afternoon I had coffee with my friend from Roc Solid Foundation. It was the first time sitting down with him since I turned down his job offer earlier this year. I was nervous and excited, but I knew it was long over due. After we talked and caught up, he asked me a question inContinue reading “Exposed. “

Crawlin Crab Weekend – Crushing and Conquering

This won’t be a typical race recap. There truly are no words that can capture the magic of this weekend, but I’m going to try anyways. Wednesday evening when I had about given up on running for the week (because it just felt impossible to make it work) I asked both boys to go forContinue reading “Crawlin Crab Weekend – Crushing and Conquering”

Challenging Why

When you surround yourself with the right people, conversations you need to have find you. Last Wednesday morning, I dragged Chet out of bed to run an early morning 5k on the boardwalk. It was hot. He is getting heavy. As I made my way to the start line, I dragged my feet a little.Continue reading “Challenging Why”

CXB Low Rent 5k – Race Recap

Simply put, I loved this race. I loved the course. I loved the neighborhood feel. I loved the camaraderie. I loved the start and finish at Commonwealth Brewing.  And I loved my approach.  I went into this race wanting a PR. The last two 5ks have left me satisfied, but this race I wanted more.Continue reading “CXB Low Rent 5k – Race Recap”